2022 Domaine de Chevalier Cru Classe, Pessac-Leognan 1x75cl

Antonio Galloni 96.5

The 2022 Domaine de Chevalier is fabulous. I expected to see a more boisterous wine in this vintage, but instead, Domaine de Chevalier is a bit strict and tightly wound. I suspect those qualities will serve it well over the coming decades. Punchy red fruit, blood orange, new leather and spice all race out of the glass. I especially admire the wine's energy and tension. Tasted three times. [Antonio Galloni, 01/01/2025]

Anticipated maturity: 2030-2052

Neal Martin 97

The 2022 Domaine de Chevalier has a very nuanced and classy bouquet, beautifully defined with the oak seamlessly integrated. Black fruit, tobacco and light gravelly scents. The palate is medium-bodied with finely chiselled tannins, very pure fruit, fleshy but there is still real structure and focus on the finish. Very classy, very sophisticated. Tasted twice blind at the Southwold tasting in London. [Neal Martin, 31/03/2026]

Anticipated maturity: 2029-2050

JancisRobinson.com 18.5

Diam 30 closure. Tasted blind. Shaded crimson. Almost overripe. Very rich, sweet and nuanced on the nose. Then very luscious and flattering with fruit that completely subsumes the tannin but with some good life to it. Long and powerful and hedonistic. (JR) [28/01/2026]

Anticipated maturity: 2033-2053